Pirelli Scorpion Zero review
The Pirelli Scorpion Zero is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry-road handling and a quiet, comfortable ride for many SUV and crossover owners. However, user experiences are highly inconsistent, with significant reports of rapid tread wear and underwhelming performance in wet or wintry conditions, leading to a mixed overall reputation.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
74.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Scorpion Zero is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry-road handling and a quiet, comfortable ride for many SUV and crossover owners. However, user experiences are highly inconsistent, with significant reports of rapid tread wear and underwhelming performance in wet or wintry conditions, leading to a mixed overall reputation.
Pros
- Excellent dry-road handling and grip
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance on light off-road surfaces like grass and dry rock
- Responsive steering and road feedback
Cons
- Inconsistent and often rapid tread wear
- Poor traction and aquaplaning tendencies in wet conditions
- Lack of winter capability despite M+S ratings
- Reports of sidewall durability issues and punctures
Worth knowing
- Land Rover owners generally report higher satisfaction and better mileage compared to owners of high-performance German SUVs like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
- Users of heavy, high-torque vehicles like the Rivian R1T and various performance SUVs report significantly accelerated tread wear.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance characteristics change drastically as the tread depth decreases, particularly regarding wet-weather safety.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is deeply divided, particularly regarding tread life versus comfort. While many users praise the tire for providing a smooth, quiet ride, excellent traction, and good EV-specific performance, a significant number complain about unexpectedly rapid tread wear, cracking, and poor warranty support from the manufacturer.
From 21 threads and comments.